Chrysler will be the first Stellantis brand to introduce next-generation infotainment technology in North America, based on the upcoming Stellantis electric vehicle platform, STLA. That will include massive infotainment screens that span the entirety of a vehicle’s dash, in addition to autonomous technologies, and more.
The automaker is showcasing that technology with a two-seater cockpit concept that it is presenting at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023, in Las Vegas this week. Although the showcase is presented without a body, its design and essence are based on the Airflow Concept, which Chrysler first showed a year ago at CES 2022.
Dubbed the Chrysler Synthesis cockpit (which people who can’t attend the show can play with online), it features 37.2-inches (94.4 cm) of screens for the front-row passengers on two large glass sections that span the entirety of the dashboard.
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Using advanced AI technology, Chrysler says that the infotainment system will learn owner preferences over time. Over-the-air updates, meanwhile, will allow the automaker to update the software contained within the “STLA Brain” over time to keep it up to date and exciting.
The system will also power a virtual assistant that can synchronize all aspects of an owner’s day. The assistant could work in the car and outside of it, looking at their calendar to suggest driving routes, recommend parking and charging locations, connect to a smart home, and assist with e-commerce services, Chrysler says.
The automaker promises that the STLA platform will offer level three autonomous driving. That will allow drivers to take their hands off the wheel and their eyes off the road, thanks to STLA AutoDrive technology.
The design of the cockpit, meanwhile, includes green materials, like recycled plastics, vegetable-tanned, suspended seats, and the exclusion of all chrome. That leads to intriguing and ecological material choices, like the heather dash pad and the textile-infused walnut flooring, which give the interior a modern and luxurious appeal.
At CES, visitors will be treated to a day in the life of a future Chrysler owner, starting with a “welcome” that plans an intelligent route for the day and handles autonomous driving, managing the charge status and the parking. Attendees can also experience the Chill, Zen, and Fun modes that create an in-car experience that allows occupants to create their own music while they are driven autonomously.
Chrysler plans to introduce its first all-electric vehicle in 2025 and will offer a fully-electrified lineup by 2028.
